Shadab Rizvi
QA Manager
Udaipur,TR
Summary
- Highly skilled QA Manager with over 14 years of experience in Quality Assurance, specializing in Automation, Performance, and Functional Testing in the Telecom Domain.
- Adept at test management, test automation, performance testing, test design, and execution.
- Proficient in overseeing software project delivery operations throughout the Testing Life Cycle.
- Experienced in Agile-Scrum Methodology and well-versed in Continuous Delivery Systems CI/CD.
- Proven ability to mentor and manage multiple teams, fostering collaborative and efficient working environments.
- Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery for APAC ,European and Gulf Clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Manager
Unikomm
01.2024 - Current
- Improved overall efficiency of the QA department through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Increased efficiency by almost 70% in Product Upgrade Sanity testing by shifting to Automation using Robot Framework .
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination between QA, development, and support departments.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects, implementing corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Optimized test case coverage by identifying gaps in existing test plans and devising new strategies for comprehensive testing.
- Set up QA benchmarks to clearly show QA contribution to the overall process.
- Established clear cut QA goals for team to assess team performance.
Test Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2016 - 10.2023
- Created Test strategy for Functional, Automation, and Performance Testing.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Managed a team of 15 individual contributors.
- Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Performed yearly individual team member evaluations.
- Trained and mentored new test employees on technology and company guidelines to promote productive and high-quality work.
- Streamlined testing processes to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Provided reports on milestones, issues, and test concerns to project managers for assistance.
Lead Performance Test Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Gathered and defined Performance benchmark requirements for each program.
- Developed and deployed test load scripts with JMeter and Neoload.
- Conducted load, stress, and endurance tests to simulate realistic user activities.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Worked with DevOps and Dev Teams to improve the application performance.
Automation Test Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Researched and selected automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions to shorten diagnostic workflows.
- Created a hybrid framework (Data + Keyword Driven) from scratch with MVC architecture and Page Obeject Model in Java and Selenium.
- Added Maven as the dependency management tool.
- Converted project into TestNG project to enable integration into Jenkins.
- Created a CI/CD integration with Jira project management Tool.
- Created another Keyword-driven Python-based automation framework from scratch for another client.
- Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
- Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Authored automated testing reports and presented findings to managers for review.
- Reported test findings to development personnel, advising staff on the efficacy of subsequent remediation attempts.
Test Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Met with quality assurance, developers, and project managers to assess the scope and sequence of the project.
- Converted the functional requirements into clear Test cases and traceability matrix.
- Reviewed Test artifacts before submission to Clients.
- Provided effort estimation for Test planning, Data setup, and execution.
QA Manual Tester
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Executed test scripts, logged defects, and worked to resolve issues noted in the testing process.
- Pursued professional development opportunities to learn new testing tools and test strategies.
- Prepared Test Data to be used for Test Execution.
- Logged defects and worked to get them resolved.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient, and successful manual test cases for the entire team.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
M.B.M Engineering College
Jodhpur,Rajasthan 07.2006 - 04.2010
12th Standard -
St. Anne’s School
Jodhpur,Rajasthan 07.2005 - 04.2005
10th Standard -
St. Anne’s School
Jodhpur,Rajasthan 07.2002 - 07.2003
Skills
Test Management
Certification
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Hobbies
Gaming,Cooking for my Kids
Timeline
QA Manager
Unikomm
01.2024 - Current
Test Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2016 - 10.2023
Lead Performance Test Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2015 - 09.2016
Automation Test Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2013 - 03.2015
Test Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2012 - 06.2013
QA Manual Tester
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2010 - 01.2012
Red Hat Certified Engineer
06-2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
M.B.M Engineering College
07.2006 - 04.2010
12th Standard -
St. Anne’s School
07.2005 - 04.2005
10th Standard -
St. Anne’s School
07.2002 - 07.2003
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